Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he usually wears his black robe and has his longbow always slung over his shoulder. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Varis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Varis was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Varis decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 20 pp. Red garnet (150 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt, and carries shortbows. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. A true patriot, Aust would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When Aust reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aust fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'7". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a great chef.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His first spouse was a Dyer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Dyer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Merchant, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with yellow slacks. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting illithids, the young Lamlis began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, tan shirt, and green tie. His golden hair is still thick. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Berrian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Recently the stress of being a Actor has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.